Monthly Archives: December 2020

Spending time with the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH lens

“Spending time with the LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH lens” by Moritz Philip Recke (Facebook | Instagram): Some reflections on using an f/0.95 lens Advertised as a lens that outperforms the human eye, the LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. is considered the best 50mm lens by many. Beyond bokeh worship and any aficionado praise for the […]

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Just announced: new 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 lens for M-mount

The previously rumored 7artisans 35mm f/5.6 lens for M-mount is now officially announced – check PhotoRumors.com for additional information (sample photos, specifications, lens design, MTF and distortions charts). Please note that this lens is not rangefinder coupled. Additional pictures of the new lens:

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The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens is now available for pre-order

The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order: EU: Jo Geier (€1,099) US: Popflash ($999) More US pre-order options should be available in the next few days (Adorama, Amazon, B&H).

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The latest holiday photo editing deals: Capture One 21, Topaz Labs, DxO, Luminar

New customers can now save up to $40 on the recently released Capture One 21 (bundle purchases) with promo code HOLIDAYSTYLES. The products included in this offer are: Capture One Pro 21 perpetual license + Ultimate Styles collection Capture One Pro 21 annual prepaid subscription + Ultimate Styles collection Capture One 21 brand versions (Fujifilm/Sony/Nikon) perpetual […]

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Now available for sale: Light Lens Lab 2/35mm 8 Element V2LC lens for Leica M-mount

One of the site sponsors Jo Geier is selling this new Light Lens Lab 2/35mm V2LC lens that is based on the original 8-element Leica 35 f/2 Summicron classic from 1958. Two different colors are currently available – black and silver and the price is €1,500 incl. 20% VAT. The lens is produced in small […]

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Tonight: Leica SL2-S live discussion

Red Dot Forum Camera Talk Live with Josh Lehrer & David Farkas Leica SL2-S Live Discussion Tonight! Saturday, December 19, 2020   |   8:00 PM Eastern In this special installment of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, David Farkas and Josh Lehrer will discuss the brand new Leica SL2-S, just introduced last week. Built on the […]

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New third party lenses for Leica L-mount

→ TTartisan released a new 35mm f/1.4 APS-C mirrorless lens for L-mount. Additional information on the lens can be found here. → Venus Optics is coming with a new line of fast f/0.95 full-frame lenses that will be called Argus as I reported back in January. Pictured above is the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens […]

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Leica S3 camera now in stock in the US

The new Leica S3 medium format camera is now in stock in the US at Leica Miami and B&H Photo. The Leica S3 was announced back in March. Previous coverage of the S3 camera can be found here:

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